When Cvent may be a better fit
Cvent is built for organizations running large event programs: registration, event marketing, mobile apps, and onsite check-in. If you're a hotel that wants corporate group business, the Cvent Supplier Network is where 155,000+ planners source venues, and Passkey is category-leading for room blocks. If enterprise event programs or hotel group sales is your world, Cvent is the better fit. Many venues use both: Cvent for lead flow, ShoSoft to run the operation.
Why venues choose ShoSoft over Cvent
Cvent markets your venue. ShoSoft runs it. Where Cvent focuses on lead generation — supplier listings, RFP responses, room blocks — ShoSoft handles the full operation: calendar, bookings, inventory, workforce, ticketing, and invoicing in one place. ShoSoft starts at $99/month with a 60-day free trial, not a $21K annual contract.
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Frequently asked questions
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